I think most people would tell you they want their data private as default. The fact of the matter though, that many in places like this don’t want to hear, is the majority of people simply do not give a shit.
That doesn’t mean they’re wrong headed or don’t care about privacy. It just means the convenience is more important.
Fact of the matter is if you use a computer attached to The Internet nothing is private. If you think this I have a bridge to sell you.
Yes, network effect goes brrrr. It is hard to get people to care enough to Jump ship to let’s say signal.
About the bridge: I am using only free software. I use the PC to look up info, watch shows(local), send encrypted messages and play games (local and von with friends). Where is the privacy intrusion? My IP and metadata?
Nope I meant if you have an unhealthy obsession about privacy.
Normal people understand privacy but they aren’t insane about it.
Example - I still use whatsapp because my relationships with my family and friends is more important.
It comes down to your definitit of healthy.
There is a difference between obsession / paranoia regarding privacy and wanting to keep your data private as a default.
I would argue it’s also convenience as well.
I think most people would tell you they want their data private as default. The fact of the matter though, that many in places like this don’t want to hear, is the majority of people simply do not give a shit.
That doesn’t mean they’re wrong headed or don’t care about privacy. It just means the convenience is more important.
Fact of the matter is if you use a computer attached to The Internet nothing is private. If you think this I have a bridge to sell you.
Yes, network effect goes brrrr. It is hard to get people to care enough to Jump ship to let’s say signal.
About the bridge: I am using only free software. I use the PC to look up info, watch shows(local), send encrypted messages and play games (local and von with friends). Where is the privacy intrusion? My IP and metadata?
I think there are very valid reasons to be unhealthily obsessed with privacy.
Like not using Whatsapp, whose parent company supports said Billionaires and Fascists.